Transforming and Empowering International Leaders Through the RISE Fellowship

Learning Objectives:

• The NAFSA RISE Fellowship ensures that professionals from underrepresented backgrounds are supported by offering access and funding for NAFSA’s signature development resources, like the Academy for International Educators and the Annual Conference. Attendees will understand how this opportunity provides an individual with the knowledge and skills to carry out NAFSA’s mission, and how their institutions will benefit in turn.
• This session will provide a space for story circles among previous, current, and future fellows to share experiences. You will learn how each fellow is taking advantage of the opportunity for their career development and growth to be a skilled professional in their institution or organization.
• Through the story circles, attendees will foster collaboration and meaningful partnerships with fellow inclusive leaders in global education. This intentional networking experience will allow attendees to understand how to support representation, ensure inclusion, and empower underrepresented professionals in the field.